Book excerpt: In the heartfelt and emotionally resonate Letters to Heaven: To Ben, Love Mom, author Martha Martinez recounts the story of her son Ben, who died suddenly. Without time to say goodbye and I love you to Ben, her grief process has been a challenging journey. Many people have lent their advice on navigating through the despair, yet Ms. Martinez has learned that only she can know how to feel. Healing, though never complete, comes in small increments that cannot be predicted or prescribed. The pain and magnitude of losing her son will never go away, but through this book, Ms. Martinez shares what she has learned about grief and continuing on with life. Letters to Heaven: To Ben, Love Mom sheds a personal light on an experience that we should all understand in order to offer support and sensitivity for those among us whose grief must be handled with care. About the Author: Martha Martinez lives in Des Moines, Iowa, and works in the home daycare profession. She is inspired to write by the healing it provides her, and the hope that her book can help others. Publisher's Websitea http: //sbpra.com/MarthaMartine